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SR51 KVS

2001 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,184 mi
Last recorded71,184 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR51 KVS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 71,184 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 71,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,035 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 34,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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SR51 KVS is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 65,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SR51 KVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SR51 KVS?

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What year was SR51 KVS registered?

SR51 KVS is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is SR51 KVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR51 KVS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SR51 KVS have outstanding finance?

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